Rafael Santo Domingo, baseball player, 1979-1979

Rafael Santo Domingo

Born: 11/24/1955 in Orocovis, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1979-09-07 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Rafael Santo Domingo was a professional baseball player born in 1955, who made his mark in the sport during a brief career from 1979 to 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Santo Domingo played in a total of 7 Major League games. During this limited tenure, he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. Despite not achieving notable power numbers, as evidenced by his 0 home runs and 0 RBIs, he contributed to his team as a role player during a time when the league was transitioning into a more offensive era. Santo Domingo's career occurred during a period in baseball characterized by the evolving dynamics of player roles and the increasing emphasis on specialized skills. While his time on the field was short, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make a lasting impact in the major leagues but faced challenges in securing a long-term position. His journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the dedication required to reach the highest level of competition in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167 0.286 0.167 0.452 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1979 CIN NL 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games